Stricter Pedestrian Crosswalk Law Now In Effect

Motorists required to yield to pedestrians in un-signaled crosswalks

A new state law took effect on Sunday, January 19th, that requires motorists to yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing any portion of a roadway crosswalk where a traffic signal is not present or operating.

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